We recorded this interview at the end of January, before Daniel Mallory Ortberg had publicly come out. Some of the pronouns in this episode may be incorrect. We’ve since talked to him, offered congratulations and made sure he’s still ok with us publishing this interview. We are so happy that he was so generous with their time to be our guest for this episode.

We interviewed Daniel Mallory Ortberg to talk about his new book, “The Merry Spinster.” We also discussed American Vandal, gender identity, and why everyone thinks they are the reasonable person.

In time for Valentine’s Day and the release of Fifty Shades Freed, we interviewed psychologist Dr. Sarah Fraser about her dissertation “Taking The DSM out of BDSM: Sexuality, Personality, and Stereotypes of Psychopathology.” We talk about stereotypes, stigmas and popular representations of BDSM in popular culture and psychology.

On the occasion of the first anniversary of the Trump inauguration, everything you need to know about “The Goldwater Rule.” Plus a review of “The Dangerous Case of Donald Trump” and a discussion of the 25th Amendment.